Wales Record Holder In Baa-Baas' Line-Up

WALES' record cap-holder Gareth Thomas is the latest addition to the star-studded squad being assembled by the Barbarians for their historic match with Ireland at Kingsholm on 27 May.

The powerful Cardiff Blues' centre became the first Welshman to win a hundred caps when he led the side during last year's Rugby World Cup.

Now he is set to make his Barbarians' debut when their summer tour pitches up in Gloucester in May. Thomas said, "It has always been my ambition to play for the Baa-Baas and I had no hesitation in accepting the invitation. It promises to be a great experience and I'm looking forward to joining up with the big names from around the world."

The Welshman will be in good company with the likes of fellow 2003 Lion Josh Lewsey, Wallaby fly-half Stephen Larkham and the Scarlets' All Black Regan King providing real firepower behind the scrum.

They will be joined by Worcester's Springbok full-back Thinus Delport as the Baa-Baas set out to live up to their commitment to attacking rugby.

Our Newsletter next week will bring you news of more mega stars of the game from near home as well as overseas as Kingsholm prepares for a major event to bring down the curtain on the season.

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